Career Planning and Development
CHAPTER 9
9-1 Career Opportunities
 Goals
 Describe the steps in the career planning process
 Identify the main sources of career information
 Discuss career fields with the most growth
potential
The Career Planning Process
 Step 1: Personal Assessment
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 Step 2: Employment Market Analysis
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 Step 3: Application Process
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The Career Planning Process
 Step 4: Interview Process
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 Step 5: Employment Acceptance
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 Step 6: Career Development & Advancement
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The Career Planning Process
 Your Study of Careers
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 Career Training
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Vocab
 Occupation –
 Career –
 Career Planning –
Career Information Sources
 Print and Media Sources
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 Online Sources
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 Business Contacts
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Career Information Sources
 Information Interview:
 How did you get your current job?
 In what ways do you find your work most
satisfying? What are you r main frustrations?
 What tasks and activities are required in your
work?
 What are the most important qualifications for
working in this field?
 What advice would you give a young person who
is thinking about this type of work?
Growth Career Areas
 Geographic Influences
 Mobility –
 Locational unemployment –
 Economic and Industry Trends
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 Changing
 New
demand
9-2 Planning Your Career
 Goals:
 Describe factors of a personal assessment for
career planning
 Discuss methods for obtaining career experience
 Identify information sources for available jobs
Personal Assessment
 Interests –
 Values –
 Talent –
 Ability –
Employment Experience
 Work-Study Programs
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 Part-Time Employment
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Employment Experience
 Volunteer Activities
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 School Activities
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Sources of Available Jobs
 The Media
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 Personal Contacts
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Sources of Available Jobs
 Business Contacts
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 Career Fairs
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 Government Employment Offices
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9-3 Applying for Employment
 Goals:
 Prepare an application form and a resume
 Identify the parts of an application cover letter
 Discuss the online application process
Application Activities
 Personal Data Sheet – A summary of your important job-
related information
 Education
 Work Experience
 References
 Application Form – Asks for information related to
employment (sample page 216)
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Name
Address
Social Security Number
Education
Work experience
Job applying for
Application Activities
 Resume – Provides information about you to
potential employers (sample page 217)
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Application Activities
 Career Portfolio – Provides tangible evidence
of your ability and skills
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Application Cover Letter
 Introduction
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 Development
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 Conclusion
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 Targeted Letter
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Online Application Process
 Online Applications
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 Cyber Interviewing
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9.4 Securing a Job
 Goals
 Describe activities involved in the interview
process.
 Compare factors to consider when accepting a job
offer.
 Identify attitudes and actions for success on the
job.
The Interview Process
 Before You Interview
 Research the prospective employer
 Prepare questions to ask
 Prepare answers
 Rehearse with a friend
 Dress appropriately
 Arrive 10 minutes early
 Make a good 1st impression
The Interview Process
 During the Interview
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 After the Interview
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Job Offers – What to Assess
 Salary and Financial Factors
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 Organizational Environment
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Positive On-the-Job Behavior
 Job Success Strategies
 Ask
 Avoid
 Honor
 Consider
 Be
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 Show
 Follow
On-the-Job Behavior
 Leaving a Job
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